Occupational Therapist

Job Title: Occupational Therapist

Grade: Band 6 Department: TGH - INRU

Location: Trafford General Hospital, Moorside Road, M41 5SL

Trust: Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Pay rate: £21.79

Are you an experienced and motivated Occupational Therapist with a passion for neuro-rehabilitation? Join the team at Trafford General Hospital where you will play a vital role in helping patients achieve their rehabilitation goals and regain independence. By joining NHS Professionals and working on the bank at MFT, you can instantly help the Trust to continue to improve the life chances and wellness of the diverse communities across Manchester.

Main duties of the job

• perform advanced assessments and develop tailored treatment plans for patients with complex neurological conditions

• Working autonomously, you’ll manage a diverse caseload, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and liaise with community services to ensure seamless transitions of care.

• carry out comprehensive neurological therapy assessments and interventions in line with best practice to gain a holistic assessment of patients with a wider range of neurological impairments

To be successful in applying for this role you will need

• Current relevant professional registration (HCPC Registration)

• Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy

• Previous experience working in a post on a specialist neuro-rehabilitation unit

About us Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts. Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges. Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want Job description Job description can be provided upon request. In addition to experience, all Qualified roles will be required to provide evidence of • Relevant Qualifications • Registration with the relevant Registration Body if applicable. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name NHS Professionals Limited Employer's website https://www.nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)